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Netanyahu says spoke with Trump, vows to protect Israel's interests

Just a few days ago we eliminated two more (Iranian) nuclear scientists, and this is not the end, he said.

The Hindu 24 Mar 2026 3:17 am

White House installs statue of Christopher Columbus on its grounds

Trump called Columbus the original American hero and one of the most gallant and visionary men to ever walk the face of the Earth

The Hindu 23 Mar 2026 11:12 pm

Lebanon PM says Iran Guards commanding Hezbollah operations in Lebanon

Salam once again lashed out at Hezbollah for dragging Lebanon into the West Asia war by firing rockets on Israel

The Hindu 23 Mar 2026 11:09 pm

Slovenias President urges talks on future government after tight election outcome

Slovenias president is urging the countrys political parties to start talks on forming a new government as soon as possible after the countrys two main parties were practically tied in a weekend election

The Hindu 23 Mar 2026 11:06 pm

Soekarno-Hatta climbs to 22nd in global airport rankings

Soekarno-Hatta International Airport (Soetta) in Tangerang, Banten, managed by InJourney Airports, has ranked 22nd ...

Antara News 23 Mar 2026 10:23 pm

Ministry advises travelers to use WFA to avoid return flow peak

The Ministry of Transportation has urged travelers to use the work from anywhere (WFA) policy in arranging their return ...

Antara News 23 Mar 2026 10:02 pm

Prabowo conducts Eid diplomacy with Middle East, Asian leaders

Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto held a series of high-level phone calls with global leaders to mark Eid al-Fitr, ...

Antara News 23 Mar 2026 9:03 pm

Fortis Healthcare Wins Six Top Honours at FICCI Advantage Healthcare India 2026; Strengthening Indias Global Medical Leadership

-Fortis Healthcarehas been honored withsix prestigious awardsat theFICCIAdvantage ...

Antara News 23 Mar 2026 9:01 pm

BPH Migas guarantees fuel supply for Eid return travel peak

The Downstream Oil and Gas Regulatory Agency (BPH Migas) has confirmed that national fuel stocks remain secure and are ...

Antara News 23 Mar 2026 8:11 pm

OnlyFans owner Leonid Radvinsky dies of cancer at 43

Leo passed away peacefully after a long battle with cancer, says an OnlyFans spokesperson

The Hindu 23 Mar 2026 8:06 pm

Former Pakistan PM Imran Khan undergoes another eye procedure

Lahore: Pakistans jailed former Prime Minister Imran Khan on Monday, March 23, underwent a third eye procedure for an ailment in his right eye, hospital authorities said. Khan, 73, was diagnosed with central retinal vein occlusion (CRVO), a serious eye condition, according to a report submitted to the Supreme Court in January. He was hospitalised Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .

The Siasat Daily 23 Mar 2026 7:14 pm

Indonesia's Defense Ministry, military move to cut fuel consumption

The Ministry of Defense and the Indonesian National Armed Forces (TNI) have devised several strategies to improve ...

Antara News 23 Mar 2026 7:06 pm

The War on Oil: Iran Conflict and the Global Energy Crisis

Adi Imsirovic has 35 years of experience in global energy markets. He says the current disruption to the Strait of Hormuz represents the gravest energy shock of his career.

The Diplomat 23 Mar 2026 6:51 pm

Highland Papua readies 42-hectare complex for state offices

The Highland Papua provincial government reported the acquisition of 42 hectares of land in Wamena, Jayawijaya ...

Antara News 23 Mar 2026 6:36 pm

Indonesia welcomes most advanced warship KRI Prabu Siliwangi-321

The Indonesian Navys new warship, KRI Prabu Siliwangi-321, arrived in Indonesia on Monday after departing from ...

Antara News 23 Mar 2026 5:09 pm

President Prabowo holds Eid calls with leaders of Muslim nations

Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto held phone calls with leaders of several Muslim-majority countries on the ...

Antara News 23 Mar 2026 4:52 pm

Bali Zoo sees 120-percent surge in visitors during Eid holiday

Bali Zoo, located in Singapadu Village, Gianyar District, recorded a sharp rise in visitors during the 2026 Eid al-Fitr ...

Antara News 23 Mar 2026 3:23 pm

Indonesia faces urgent heat crisis, MPR calls for climate action

Deputy Chairman of Peoples Consultative Assembly (MPR) Eddy Soeparno has emphasized the need for responsive ...

Antara News 23 Mar 2026 3:07 pm

MPR leader backs government's WFH plan to cut fuel use after Eid

People's Consultative Assembly (MPR) Deputy Speaker Eddy Soeparno voiced support for the governments ...

Antara News 23 Mar 2026 3:07 pm

Indonesia's MPR eyes electric stoves to cut LPG import bill

Indonesia could achieve greater budget efficiency by reallocating funds from imports of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) ...

Antara News 23 Mar 2026 3:04 pm

Bukittinggi to host 40 countries for Jam Gadang 100th anniversary

A total of 40 countries have confirmed their participation in an international seminar to commemorate the 100th ...

Antara News 23 Mar 2026 3:00 pm

Ministry urges public to avoid peak of Eid return flow

Minister of Transportation Dudy Purwagandhi has urged travelers to avoid the peak of the 2026 Eid return flow, which is ...

Antara News 23 Mar 2026 2:58 pm

Bali police arrest Swiss citizen over Nyepi insult post

The Bali Regional Police's Cyber Investigation Directorate has named a Swiss citizen, Luzian Andrin Zgraggen, a ...

Antara News 23 Mar 2026 2:52 pm

FILMART and EntertainmentPulse draw about 8,000 industry participants

The growth in global exhibitors and buyers demonstrates Hong Kong's strength as an international film ...

Antara News 23 Mar 2026 1:17 pm

MarketingPulse and eTailingPulse attract more than 1,700 industry professionals

- Global e-commerce and brand experts explore growth ...

Antara News 23 Mar 2026 1:14 pm

AEM and ASE Enter Strategic Partnership to Accelerate AI and HPC Test Innovation

AEM Holdings Ltd. (AEM or the Group), a global leader in test innovation, announced a ...

Antara News 23 Mar 2026 1:11 pm

London Jewish community ambulances set ablaze in suspected hate crime, police say

The arson attack is being treated as an antisemitic hate crime, according to officials.

The Hindu 23 Mar 2026 12:45 pm

Indonesia's Veda Pratama secures nation's historic first Moto3 podium

Indonesian rider Veda Ega Pratama placed third in the 2026 Moto3 race at Autodromo Internacional Ayrton Senna in Brazil ...

Antara News 23 Mar 2026 12:18 pm

Indonesia Eid travel surge: 4.41M passengers across 37 airports

State-owned airport operator PT Angkasa Pura Indonesia (InJourney Airports) recorded 4.41 million passenger movements ...

Antara News 23 Mar 2026 12:06 pm

Slovenia's liberals and populists neck and neck, preliminary results show

Prime Minister Robert Golob's centre-left Freedom Movement won 28.5% of the votes while the right-wing Slovenian Democratic Party, or SDS, led by ex-premier Janez Jansa an admirer of U.S. President Donald Trump had 28.1%

The Hindu 23 Mar 2026 9:15 am

Saudi Arabia orders Iranian military attache, four embassy staff to leave

Saudi Arabia has come under attack by hundreds of Iranian missiles and drones since the start of U.S.-Israeli war on Iran, the vast majority of which have been intercepted, authorities said

The Hindu 22 Mar 2026 10:16 pm

Russia claims control of border village in Ukraine's Sumy region

The Russian army has been trying to establish a uffer zone in the Sumy region for months, making small, localised breakthroughs across the border

The Hindu 22 Mar 2026 10:12 pm

Minister ensures stable food supply during Eid holiday season

Indonesias food supply is stable and under control ahead of the 1447 Hijri Eid al-Fitr holiday, ensuring ...

Antara News 22 Mar 2026 10:07 pm

Prabowo vows sweeping reform of law enforcement institutions

President Prabowo Subianto reaffirmed his commitment to reforming law enforcement institutions, including the ...

Antara News 22 Mar 2026 9:05 pm

Prabowo targets sweeping school reforms, digital push

Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto on Saturday pledged sweeping reforms in the education sector, focusing on ...

Antara News 22 Mar 2026 8:46 pm

Prabowo emphasizes national interests in RI-US trade agreements

Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto said on Sunday the government will safeguard national interests in all ...

Antara News 22 Mar 2026 8:31 pm

Prabowo vows to sustain free meals, curb corruption

Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto on Sunday reaffirmed his commitment to sustaining the Free Nutritious Meals (MBG) ...

Antara News 22 Mar 2026 8:21 pm

Slovenians vote in tight race between liberals and populist right

At stake is Slovenias domestic and foreign agenda, where the outgoing government had focused on social and health reforms but delivered mixed results

The Hindu 22 Mar 2026 8:15 pm

Indonesia never pledged US$1 billion to Peace Board: Prabowo

President Prabowo Subianto clarified that Indonesia has never pledged to contribute US$1 billion to the Board of Peace ...

Antara News 22 Mar 2026 6:04 pm

President Prabowo eyes 8% growth through empowerment programs

President Prabowo Subianto emphasized that his administration has designed the Free Nutritious Meals (MBG) program and ...

Antara News 22 Mar 2026 4:49 pm

Israeli settlers smash cars and set fires in attacks on Palestinians in the West Bank

The violence came as Israels government presses ahead with new settlements in the occupied West Bank

The Hindu 22 Mar 2026 4:12 pm

Eid momentum drives Indonesia's halal assurance push: BPJPH

Indonesias halal authority has urged consumers and businesses to strengthen compliance during the Eid al-Fitr ...

Antara News 22 Mar 2026 3:00 pm

Indonesia's Nahdlatul Ulama delivers Ramadan aid to Palestine

Nahdlatul Ulama (NU),Indonesias largest Islamic organization, has delivered humanitarian aid to ...

Antara News 22 Mar 2026 2:47 pm

Minister Umar urges Muslims to strengthen empathy at Eid

Religious Affairs Minister Nasaruddin Umar encouraged Muslims to use Eid al-Fitr as an opportunity to strengthen ...

Antara News 22 Mar 2026 1:00 pm

From palace to villages, Indonesias Eid reflects unity

The rhythmic thunder of prayer drums echoed across the Indonesian archipelago this Saturday, marking an Eid al-Fitr ...

Antara News 22 Mar 2026 12:47 pm

Jakarta deploys teams as heavy rain floods 46 neighborhoods

The Jakarta Disaster Mitigation Agency (BPBD) has responded to flooding affecting 46 neighborhood units (RT) in East ...

Antara News 22 Mar 2026 12:33 pm

Prabowo welcomes former leaders at Eid open house

Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto welcomed former presidents, officials, and members of the public during an Eid ...

Antara News 22 Mar 2026 10:40 am

Indonesia govt transport discounts, WFA to boost Eid economy

Coordinating Minister for Economic Affairs Airlangga Hartarto stated that government programs, such as transport ...

Antara News 22 Mar 2026 10:40 am

AI-Native, Beyond the Concept: openKylin Presents Its Vision at FOSSASIA

At the recent FOSSASIA Summit 2026 in Bangkok, Thailand, developers and open source communities from across Asia and ...

Antara News 22 Mar 2026 6:19 am

Eid Al-Fitr at Palace: Prabowo prioritizes public over officials

President Prabowo Subianto hosted a public open house for Eid al-Fitr 1447 Hijriah at the Presidential Palace ...

Antara News 21 Mar 2026 6:48 pm

Free homecoming programs bring hope and joy to thousands for Eid

Morning at the Gelora Bung Karno (GBK) sports complex had traces of dew when Sri Yuniarti, a woman preparing to return ...

Antara News 21 Mar 2026 5:42 pm

Police forecast March 24 as start of busy Eid al-Fitr return traffic

National Police Chief General Listyo Sigit Prabowo said the peak of Eid al-Fitr return traffic is expected to begin on ...

Antara News 21 Mar 2026 5:30 pm

Eid serves as momentum for unity, common goals: Minister

Indonesias State Secretary Minister Prasetyo Hadi has urged the public to use the momentum of Eid al-Fitr to ...

Antara News 21 Mar 2026 5:30 pm

President Prabowo greets thousands at Eid al-Fitr open house gathering

President Prabowo Subianto greeted, shook hands with, and embraced members of the public attending an open house event ...

Antara News 21 Mar 2026 5:21 pm

Indonesia grants Eid Al-Fitr remissions to 155,908 inmates

The Ministry of Immigration and Corrections has granted Eid al-Fitr 1447 Hijri remissions to 155,908 inmates across ...

Antara News 21 Mar 2026 4:24 pm

Indonesia eyes stronger local marketplaces to curb foreign grip

Finance Minister Purbaya Yudhi Sadewa said the government is studying efforts to strengthen local marketplace platforms ...

Antara News 21 Mar 2026 4:05 pm

Prabowo hails near-complete Aceh Tamiang flood recovery on Eid al-Fitr

President Prabowo Subianto extends Eid al-Fitr greetings and expressed his appreciation for the accelerated recovery ...

Antara News 21 Mar 2026 3:32 pm

HKH glaciers melting rapidly; ice loss rates doubled since 2000: ICIMOD reports

Guwahati: Glaciers across the Hindu Kush Himalaya (HKH) are melting at an accelerating rate, with ice loss rates doubling since 2000, according to two landmark reports released on Saturday by the International Centre for Integrated Mountain Development (ICIMOD) to mark World Glacier Day. The reports Changing Dynamics of Glaciers in the Hindu Kush Himalaya [] The post HKH glaciers melting rapidly; ice loss rates doubled since 2000: ICIMOD reports appeared first on NorthEast Now .

NorthEast Now 21 Mar 2026 12:46 pm

Govt eyes 5.5 percent Q1 growth amid Ramadan, Eid spending surge

Coordinating Minister for Economic Affairs Airlangga Hartarto expressed optimism that Indonesias economy ...

Antara News 21 Mar 2026 12:23 pm

Ukraine launches more than 280 drones at Russia: Moscow

State news agency Tass reported that 283 drones in total had been intercepted, according to Russia's Defence Ministry

The Hindu 21 Mar 2026 12:12 pm

Presidential Palace welcomes public for Eid open house: Official

Cabinet Secretary Teddy Indra Wijaya stated that the Presidential Palace in Jakarta will be open to the public for a ...

Antara News 21 Mar 2026 12:11 pm

Prabowo celebrates Eid with flood survivors in Aceh Tamiang

President Prabowo Subianto distributed aid packages of basic necessities after performing Eid al-Fitr 1447 Hijriah ...

Antara News 21 Mar 2026 11:49 am

Iran ready to let Japanese vessels transit Strait of Hormuz, say reports

Tehran has started talks with Tokyo about possibly opening the strait, Mr. Araghchi told the Japanese news agency in a phone interview

The Hindu 21 Mar 2026 9:12 am

Iran-Israel war LIVE: Israeli military says it is striking Hezbollah targets in Beirut; Trump says considering 'winding down' Iran war

The United States temporarily eased sanctions on Iranian oil shipments to stem a global supply crisis

The Hindu 21 Mar 2026 7:11 am

The forgotten Indian woman trailblazer in British medicine

In 1912, Jamini Sen became the first woman Fellow of Glasgows Royal College, founded in 1599 and long closed to women.

BBC 21 Mar 2026 6:12 am

U.S. strike against alleged drug smugglers in eastern Pacific kills two, Coast Guard says

The survivor and remains were transferred to the Costa Rican Coast Guard, a Coast Guard spokesperson said

The Hindu 21 Mar 2026 12:44 am

Czechs investigate fire at warehouse after reports of anti-Israel group claiming responsibility

The company had previously said it was planning to open a center to develop and produce drones and train personnel in cooperation with Israeli Elbit Systems, a military technology company

The Hindu 20 Mar 2026 11:15 pm

Indonesia promotes child-friendly travel for Eid homecoming

The observance of Ramadan and the celebration of Eid al-Fitr in Indonesia are closely linked to the annual homecoming, ...

Antara News 20 Mar 2026 9:16 pm

Soekarno-Hatta immigration retains global top 10 in Skytrax ranking

Indonesias Ministry of Immigration and Corrections announced that Soekarno-Hatta International Airport in ...

Antara News 20 Mar 2026 8:34 pm

South Asias LNG Strategy Was Built for the Last Crisis Not This One

Bangladesh, Pakistan, and Sri Lanka spent years signing long-term Gulf LNG contracts to avoid the volatility of spot markets. The Iran war tore those plans to shreds.

The Diplomat 20 Mar 2026 7:48 pm

Police end the national one-way traffic system at Trans Java Toll Road

The Police Traffic Corps has officially ended the national one-way traffic system, which began at kilometer 70 of the ...

Antara News 20 Mar 2026 7:32 pm

Eid lemang tradition endures in Tukka after last year's floods

Residents of Pasar Tukka Village, Tukka Sub-district, Central Tapanuli, North Sumatra, continue the tradition of ...

Antara News 20 Mar 2026 7:22 pm

Indonesia taps universities to slash fuel imports amid oil crisis

President Prabowo Subianto has ordered Indonesian universities to fast-track research on reducing fuel consumption ...

Antara News 20 Mar 2026 7:16 pm

Soekarno-Hatta Airport serves 1.2 million passengers until D-2 Eid

State-owned airport operator PT Angkasa Pura Indonesia (InJourney Airports) at Soekarno-Hatta International Airport, ...

Antara News 20 Mar 2026 7:14 pm

Indonesia eyes coal windfall to shield budget amid global tensions

Indonesia plans to optimize state revenue from coal to capture windfall profits as global energy prices rise, ...

Antara News 20 Mar 2026 6:56 pm

Banten sees controlled, accident-free homecoming flow

The Banten Regional Police reported that the implementation of Operation Ketupat Maung 2026 up to one day before Eid ...

Antara News 20 Mar 2026 5:37 pm

Indonesian troops to Gaza not aimed at disarming Hamas: President

President Prabowo Subianto emphasized that the currently postponed plan to send Indonesian peacekeeper troops to Gaza ...

Antara News 20 Mar 2026 5:34 pm

Indonesia eyes WFH mandate to cut fuel use as oil prices surge

Indonesia is preparing a nationwide work-from-home (WFH) scheme to curb fuel consumption and mitigate the impact of ...

Antara News 20 Mar 2026 4:36 pm

West Java offersdiscount 10 percent for vehicle tax payments

The West Java provincial government is offering a 10 percentdiscount on annual motor vehicle tax (PKB) payments ...

Antara News 20 Mar 2026 3:29 pm

Prabowo orders shift from diesel to solar power plants

President Prabowo Subianto has ordered an acceleration in the conversion of diesel-powered power plants (PLTD) to solar ...

Antara News 20 Mar 2026 3:12 pm

President Prabowo plans Eid eve in North Sumatra, prayer in Aceh

Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto is set to observe the Eve of Eid al-Fitr in North Sumatra on Friday (March 20) ...

Antara News 20 Mar 2026 2:41 pm

BGN mandates quarterly monitoring of MBG domestic waste

- is required to manage domestic wastewater generated from the kitchen activities.Wastewater management is a ...

Antara News 20 Mar 2026 2:38 pm

Whoosh ticket sales reached 145,000 during Eid holiday period : KCIC

PT Kereta Cepat Indonesia China (KCIC) Corporate Secretary Eva Chairunisa said that Whoosh ticket sales reached 145,000 ...

Antara News 20 Mar 2026 2:34 pm

BGN mandates circular economy in MBG program waste management

Head of the National Nutrition Agency (BGN) Dadan Hindayana has issued an instruction mandating a circular economy ...

Antara News 20 Mar 2026 2:00 pm

Bali Airport reopens after Nyepi Day closure, flights resume normally

I Gusti Ngurah Rai Airport management in Denpasar, Bali, announced that operations have resumed after a 24-hour closure ...

Antara News 20 Mar 2026 1:26 pm

Free meal pause during Eid holiday saves trillions of rupiah

Finance Minister Purbaya Yudhi Sadewa said the temporary suspension of the Free Nutritious Meals (MBG) program during ...

Antara News 20 Mar 2026 1:15 pm

Indonesian minister calls on self-purification, unity this Eid al-Fitr

Indonesian Primary and Secondary Education Minister Abdul Mu'ti called on Muslims to conclude Ramadan by achieving ...

Antara News 20 Mar 2026 1:10 pm

Indonesia's BGN issues regulation on food waste in free meal program

Indonesias National Nutrition Agency (BGN) has introduced Regulation No. 1/2026, setting new standards for the ...

Antara News 20 Mar 2026 1:09 pm

Nusantara State Mosque to host Eid prayer, toll road opens early

The primary toll road of Indonesia's future capital, Nusantara (IKN), will open earlier at 4:30 a.m. local time ...

Antara News 20 Mar 2026 1:09 pm